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 Post subject: The Mars Frickin' VoltaaaaPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:17 am 
Okay so I dunno how many of you know about my creepy Mars Volta love/appreciation/obsession... whatever it is. But, I'd really love to hear other opinions on them. Because I JUST DON'T GET HOW YOU CAN DISLIKE THIS BAND! Haha, I'm not telling anyone they HAVE to like it, but I hear so many people saying, "I don't like them"... and I just want an explaination, why? Why? WHY? Here is my explaination FOR liking them, in case any of you are on the opposite end: I feel like the Mars Volta is doing better than anyone else in the modern music scene, to bring back progressive rock, and I feel like they're rocking it HARDCORE. They're adding new things, and trying new things that other bands haven't. They're bringing back what bands like King Crimson, Yes and Pink Floyd left behind, and they're doing it tastefully and with musical skill I only wish I could posess. Their lyrics and albums tell stories, and they're more than just lyrics, they're like stories. They aren't tacky, they're tasteful and even without the music, they're worth reading and trying to figure out. They combine things like jazz and latin with above mentioned progressive rock. As musicians, they all handle their instruments like I wish I could. It's structured noise, but it's musical. And while some may disagree that it's musical, I think it needs more than one listen. It's some of the most thought provoking, talent-filled, worth while music, that I believe, has been created in YEARS. This is the kind of band I want to look back on and say, "Yeah, that's what my generation was about". It's the kind of music that ignites musical inspiration to me, and keeps me trying to make myself better so I can continue what eventually, the Mars Volta will leave behind. _________________ my name's carrie and i love a good sandwich so if you have a sandwich, come roll with me! 
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:28 am
I like the Mars Volta too. But I think the reason others don't like them is because they think they come off pretentious. _________________ Power is only pain It’s probably better to have him inside the tent pissing out, than outside the tent pissing in. "Can we get control of an individual to the point where he will do our bidding against his will and even against fundamental laws of nature, such as self preservation?" -memo from 1952 Project ARTICHOKE 
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:39 am
some people just cant handle that voice. |
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:47 am
it's the voice. i can't stand the voice... well, and the style. i can appreciate their obvious musical skill, but i like more melodic things. they're just not the sort of band that strikes my fancy. it doesn't help that they strike me as kind of pretentious, too. but, a lot of things that people hail as technically great and brilliant aren't very appealing to me. i mean, i didn't really like Kid A all that much. it's like, sure, that's wonderful, look what you can do, but i don't want to listen to it. if that makes sense. i'm a philistine... maybe. _________________ Saellys wrote: Thank God for Arielle  all your kind, they're coming clean they shut their eyes their mess, their scene |
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:52 am
I think they're ace. The strangest thing was when I was listening to them on the way to school. The assembly that morning featured a P3 class some kids songs composed by the genius teacher. Somewhat different types of music... I really want to see them live. Really. Really. I'm not too into metal. But both albums are great. That said, I don't listen to them enough. But I sure do listen! But I don't like them enough to hit "Brilliant! what you explained". I'm leaning towards it, though. _________________ She is handsome, she is pretty, she is the girl from Belfast City, she is courtin' one two three, please won't you tell me who is she? TheClassicRomance wrote: Facebook is a dirty skank blog! |
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:16 pm
TMV are cool. Their Tremulant EP was terrible, but everything since then has been much, much better. I've heard from a lot of people that don't like Frances The Mute much, but I enjoy it. The album is definitely much less accessable than Deloused was, with a lot less song structure, and a lot more wandering passages. If it's done well, I can go for that kind of thing, and I think TMV are great at creating atmospherics. Deloused has my favorite tunes though. Eriatarka, and Take The Veil Cerpin Taxt. That bass solo kicks sooo much ass! _________________ 
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 3:14 pm
They're not quite ATDI, but I can dig 'em. _________________ EvilSpace |
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:44 pm
I can handle them in small doses ... but since you asked for opinions: I find Mars Volta overwrought and pretentious. I've found Sparta a surprisingly much more enjoyable part of the ATDI divorce. They're less out-there, but the songs feel much less contrived to me (and I just enjoy it more). Mars Volta reminds me of musical *ahem* over-gratification (to use a nice term). I love music that is really crazy and nonstandard, too. And honestly, I don't find TMV as original as people think they are. I've been progged out. I've had a large dose of falsetto ... etc. Kinda played out to me. However, I don't mind the voice at all. I just feel like it's all so gimmicky. Though there is some good music in there ... _________________ My photography:www.jamiemphoto.com You can't spell awesome without emo...backwards! -Julie definingawesome (11:44:11 PM): Eisley shivers our timbers |
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:53 pm
I love them so much! I do think I agree with others here, in small doses.. Not a band that I can listen to consecutively! They still amaze me. One band to see before you die! Like pink floyd, which I doubt most of us have achieved! _________________ Hi, I am a jolly old British lad. Whom is a Photographer. My Avatar contains one of my photos. DA Gallery Myspace If Eisley are ever in the UK, wanting some photos done =) do ask! |
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:35 am
TheAntrider wrote: Mars Volta reminds me of musical *ahem* over-gratification (to use a nice term) Nice! _________________ Power is only pain It’s probably better to have him inside the tent pissing out, than outside the tent pissing in. "Can we get control of an individual to the point where he will do our bidding against his will and even against fundamental laws of nature, such as self preservation?" -memo from 1952 Project ARTICHOKE
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 2:38 am
I really haven't heard much of The Mars Volta. And I'm probably going to be verbally raped by saying this, but your description, in my opinion, seems to describe a lighter and less organized version of Coheed and Cambria. _________________ patrock wrote: Grandma: What are you thankful for?
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 3:13 am
Nightmare wrote: I really haven't heard much of The Mars Volta. And I'm probably going to be verbally raped by saying this, but your description, in my opinion, seems to describe a lighter and less organized version of Coheed and Cambria. Think faster, more melodic, less annoying, much more mature, mystical metal rock =) _________________ Hi, I am a jolly old British lad. Whom is a Photographer. My Avatar contains one of my photos. DA Gallery Myspace If Eisley are ever in the UK, wanting some photos done =) do ask! |
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 3:17 am
Nightmare wrote: I really haven't heard much of The Mars Volta. And I'm probably going to be verbally raped by saying this, but your description, in my opinion, seems to describe a lighter and less organized version of Coheed and Cambria. i think people tend to dislike claudio's voice even moreso than TMV's lead. i don't know his name. ahhhh. but i do dig deloused like mad crazy. and they do have a lot of melodic parts, i think someone said they didn't have much. but it's found sparsely throughout the album. frances the mute. i haven't heard a single track off of it, but now i think i'll go and get the album when i get Fair's album. their album dropped today. 666. nice date. _________________ May 7, 2008: Last visit: Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:57 pm myspace.com/juddortiz |
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 4:02 am
judd wrote: i don't know his name. Cedric Bixler-Zavala _________________ Power is only pain It’s probably better to have him inside the tent pissing out, than outside the tent pissing in. "Can we get control of an individual to the point where he will do our bidding against his will and even against fundamental laws of nature, such as self preservation?" -memo from 1952 Project ARTICHOKE
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:03 am
I really like At The Drive In better myself. _________________ But I cannot discover any advantage except in honor, in glory, and in right action. Therefore I consider these goals to be primary and supreme over all others. Cicero |
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